Gillis R. Wilson III (born October 15, 1977) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played college football at Southern University and attended Patterson High School in

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. Wilson was also a member of the New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals,

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and

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Professional career

Wilson was drafted by the

with the 147th pick in the

. He moved to the active roster on December 21, 2000. He was released by the Panthers on August 28, 2001. Wilson was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad on October 4, 2001. He was signed off the Giants' practice squad by the Carolina Panthers on November 20, 2001. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals on July 31, 2002. Wilson was released by the Cardinals on August 26, 2002. He was acquired by the

in the 2003 NFL Europe Free Agent Draft. He was signed by the

on November 26, 2003. Wilson was named Second-team All-Arena in 2005. He was traded to the

on March 20, 2006. He was released by the Brigade on February 26, 2007. Wilson signed with the

on March 1, 2007. He was signed by the Kansas City Brigade on March 6, 2008. He signed with the

on June 8, 2010.

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